One of the long-running themes in X-Men<\/a><\/em> comics is peaceful coexistence of mutants and humans. It\u2019s one of Charles Xavier\u2019s (Professor X) core teachings and what the X-Men have been fighting for all this time. Recently, the team has been at odds with a shadowy group known as 3K. From near and afar, they\u2019ve been causing chaos by turning humans into mutants \u2013 all in the name of Xavier\u2019s teachings.<\/p>\n 3K\u2019s crusade will be dialled up significantly in the DNX<\/em> \u2013 an X-Men and Fantastic Four<\/a> comic book event<\/a>. The organisation wants to make a dystopian vision of mutant supremacy a reality \u2013 turning all humans into mutants \u2013 with the X-Men and Fantastic Four opposed.<\/p>\n Discover how to read DNX<\/em> with this reading order<\/a> checklist. It has everything you need to get up to speed and make reading as simple as possible. This way, you can spend more time reading and less time trying to piece things together.<\/p>\n DNX<\/em> is like many Marvel comic book events. The core story is told in a miniseries, with supplemental comics expanding the reading experience through the perspective of different characters.<\/p>\n For DNX<\/em>, this means there is a five-part miniseries of the same name that acts as the core story. After that, only two series tie into the event \u2013 X-Men (2024 series)<\/em> and Fantastic Four (2025 series)<\/em>. Similar to Avengers: Armageddon<\/a><\/em>, this makes it a tightly contained event.<\/p>\n It\u2019s up to you if you want to read the tie-ins. However, since DNX<\/em> and X-Men (2024 series)<\/em> are both written by Jed MacKay<\/a>, it\u2019s likely these two comics will be closely connected. That may appeal to some readers who want to go deeper into this event.<\/p>\n Read the following if you\u2019re trying to catch-up up on what\u2019s ben happening in the world of the X-Men before checking out DNX<\/em>.<\/p>\n X-Men (2024 series) #1-34<\/strong> The build-up to DNX<\/em> happens in the pages of X-Men (2024 series)<\/em>. This is where the team of Cyclops, Beast, Magneto, Psylocke, Magick, Kid Omega, Temper, and others have taken on the threat of 3k.<\/p>\n It\u2019s worth noting that this series has been caught up in crossovers with other X-Men titles. Issues #7 and #8 are part of Raid on Graymalkin<\/em><\/a>; issue #13 is part of X-Manhunt<\/a><\/em>; and the Age of Revelation<\/a><\/em> is set between issues #22 and #23.<\/p>\n X-Men: Age of Revelation This comic book event spotlights a dystopian future of crushing mutant supremacy. A vision of this future was retained by various characters and is now a driving motivation for heroes and 3K to either avoid or achieve.<\/p>\n Check out our X-Men: Age of Revelation<\/em> reading order<\/a> to find out how to read it.<\/p>\n X-Men: Hellfire Vigil #1<\/strong> X-Men: Hellfire Vigil<\/em> is a one-shot where the X-Men and the wider mutant community come together to celebrate and mourn on the first anniversary of Krakoa<\/a>\u2018s end. There\u2019s always something shocking that happens when the X-Men come together in this fashion. This time around, 3K make themselves known. Read this between X-Men (2024 series) #18<\/em> and #19<\/em>.<\/p>\n Discover how to read DNX<\/em> with the below reading order, accompanied by creative credits and release dates.<\/p>\n X-Men (2024 series) #35<\/strong> (Prologue) X-Men (2024 series) #36<\/strong> (Prologue) DNX #1<\/strong> Note:<\/strong> DNX #1 has the option for True Believers Blind Bags<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n X-Men (2024 series) #37<\/strong> (Tie-in) DNX #2<\/strong> X-Men (2024 series) #38<\/strong> (Tie-in) Fantastic Four (2025 series) #17<\/strong> (Tie-in) DNX #3<\/strong> X-Men (2024 series) #39<\/strong> (Tie-in) Fantastic Four (2025 series) #18<\/strong> (Tie-in) X-Men (2024 series) #40<\/strong> (Tie-in) DNX #4<\/strong> X-Men (2024 series) #41<\/strong> (Tie-in) DNX #5<\/strong> Buy X-Men\/Fantastic Four: DNX on\u2026<\/strong><\/p>\n Marvel have kept what\u2019s coming after DNX<\/em> a secret at the time of writing. Writer Jed MacKay hinted in a discussion with AIPT Comics<\/a> that there\u2019s \u201cgoing to be seeing some big changes in the team moving forward post-DNX<\/em>.\u201d It seems like DNX<\/em> will be not a conclusion of the story MacKay has been telling but just the end of a specific chapter.<\/p>\n This guide will be updated when Marvel Comics<\/a> announces what\u2019s to come after DNX<\/em> later this year.<\/p>\n Have you found this reading order helpful? Share your thoughts in the comments below or via Bluesky<\/a>, Facebook<\/a>, or Mastodon<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n![\"DNX](\"https:\/\/www.howtolovecomics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/dnx-1-cover.webp\")
How to read DNX<\/h2>\n
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Written by Jed MacKay. Art by Ryan Stegman, Netho Diaz, Tony Daniel, Agustin Alessio, CF Villa, and Emilio Laiso.<\/em><\/p>\n
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Written by Jackson Lanzing, Collin Kelly, Jed MacKay, Stephanie Phillips, Geoffrey Thorne, Gail Simone, Eve Ewing, Alex Paknadel, Jason Loo, and Murewa Ayodele. Art by Javier Garr\u00f3n, Netho Diaz, Roi Mercado, Marcus To, Luciano Vecchio, Federica Mancin, Declan Shalvey, and Sara Pichelli.<\/em><\/p>\n![\"DNX](\"https:\/\/www.howtolovecomics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/DNX-Checklist.webp\")
<\/figure>\n<\/div>\nDNX reading order<\/h2>\n
<\/strong>Written by Jed MacKay. Art by Tony Daniel.
<\/em>Available 12th August.<\/p>\n
<\/strong>Written by Jed MacKay. Art by Tony Daniel.
<\/em>Available 26th August.<\/p>\n
Written by Jed MacKay. Art by Federico Vicentini.<\/em>
Available 2nd September.<\/p>\n
Written by Jed MacKay. Art by Netho Diaz.<\/em>
Available 9th September.<\/p>\n
Written by Jed MacKay. Art by Federico Vicentini.<\/em>
Available 16th September.<\/p>\n
Written by Jed MacKay. Art by Netho Diaz.<\/em>
Available 23rd September.<\/p>\n
<\/strong>Written by Ryan North. Art by Vincenzo Carrat\u00f9.<\/em>
Available 30th September.<\/p>\n
Written by Jed MacKay. Art by Federico Vicentini.<\/em>
Available 14th October.<\/p>\n
Written by Jed MacKay. Art by Netho Diaz.<\/em>
Available 14th October.<\/p>\n
<\/strong>Written by Ryan North. Art by Vincenzo Carrat\u00f9.<\/em>
Available 28th October.<\/p>\n
Written by Jed MacKay. Art by Netho Diaz.<\/em>
Available 28th October.<\/p>\n
Written by Jed MacKay. Art by Federico Vicentini.<\/em>
Available November.<\/p>\n
Written by Jed MacKay. Art by Netho Diaz.<\/em>
Available October.<\/p>\n
Written by Jed MacKay. Art by Federico Vicentini.<\/em>
Available November.<\/p>\nAfter X-Men\/Fantastic Four: DNX<\/h2>\n
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